FLYGARD® Extra Strength with DEET

Proven, effective alternative to a natural-based repellent. This powerful formula gives maximum protection from midges and biting insects.

Contains the proven, researched active ingredient DEET, at an optimum level of 20% for powerful, long-lasting protection.

This Carr and Day and Martin Insect Repellent comes in recyclable aluminium bottles as part of their sustainability mission.

Guess which hand has had DEET applied to it!

Application

Shake well and spray liberally onto the horse or apply with a cloth, taking care to avoid eyes and mucous membranes. If using for the first time, test on a small area of skin to establish suitability. Provides instant protection, apply twice daily for maximum protection.

Key Ingredients

• DEET (diethyl-m-toluamide) – an effective chemical developed by the Armed Forces to repel insects in the jungle.

How does DEET work?

Most repellent chemicals are thought to work work by interfering with the mosquito's homing system. A mosquito's antennae contain a number of chemical receptors which are sensitive to different compounds, such as CO₂ (exhaled by animals) and lactic acid, which naturally evaporates from the skin of warm-blooded animals.

The receptors allow the mosquitos to follow these emissions back to their source, and hence 'home in' on their prey [Ditzen et al, 2008]. However, when a repellent is applied to the skin it evaporates and masks the scent of the lactic acid. Thus, the mosquito is effectively 'blinded'. More recent research has shown that mosquitos, as well as being 'blinded' by the chemical, actively dislike the smell of DEET [Syed and Leal, 2008].